Get started with Tekla Tedds

Welcome, let's get you up and running with Tekla Tedds! See the sections below for step-by-step instructions and useful links.

Access

Before you start, make sure that you have completed the following steps:


Are you the administrator for your organization? As the administrator, you send Trimble Identity invitations to your colleagues and assign licenses to them. Watch this video to see how.


Next, simply launch the software, log in with your Trimble Identity so you can access your online license, and get started!


Having issues with any of the steps above? Open a support case here.

Learn

To get started with using Tekla Tedds quickly, visit Trimble Learn, our online training platform. When prompted to sign in to Trimble Learn, use the Trimble ID option, as highlighted below.

Sign in to learn.trimble.com
  • The best place to start learning is with our First Steps with Tekla Tedds eLearning course.
  • After you have completed the First Steps course, or if you already know the basics, you can develop your skills by completing one of our free Tekla Tedds Fundamentals eLearning course.
  • Browse further eLearning and instructor-led training courses in the Tekla course catalog.

You can also contact your local Tekla reseller for details about any further training requirements that you may have.

Use

After you have learned the basics of Tekla Tedds, it's time to start using it for your own projects!

  • If you need assistance, we have a variety of Online Support Services available to help you.
  • You have full access to Tekla User Assistance, our online searchable database of product documentation, video tutorials, and FAQ support articles.
  • The Tekla Online Side Pane provides you with guidance and assistance from directly within Tedds and Tedds for Word.
  • Still need some help? You can contact your local Technical Support Team from inside Tekla Tedds using the Support Tool, or you can open a support case here.

Additional reading

  • See what's new in the latest version of Tekla Tedds.

Your additional products

As well as having access to Tekla Tedds, your named user subscription license also includes access to the following additional products:

Trimble Connect

With your Tekla Tedds subscription, you also have access to Trimble Connect, our powerful cloud collaboration platform. Trimble Connect allows you to easily share and reference your constructible models, drawings and documents from a variety of sources in one place. This improves productivity and project consistency by giving you access to the information you need, when you need it. Take a look at the resources below to start making the most of Trimble Connect!

  • The Tekla User Assistance home page for Trimble Connect gives you access to FAQs, product guides, discussion forums, videos and more.
  • See how Trimble Connect works with Tekla Tedds in this short video or take a look at this Product Guide.
  • Although Trimble Connect is primarily accessed through a web browser, you can also download the desktop version for Windows here.

Tekla Structural Designer

Available exclusively as part of your Tekla Tedds subscription, Tekla Structural Designer LT has all the 3D analysis and design features and functionality of Tekla Structural Designer, but is limited to 200 members, perfect for small buildings. Tekla Structural Designer is automatically installed at the same time as Tekla Tedds as default, and your Tekla Tedds named user license allows you to open it as Tekla Structural Designer LT. If you have a complete Tekla Structural Design Suite subscription, then you’ll get access to the full version of Tekla Structural Designer instead. Have a look at the resources below to start making the most of Tekla Structural Designer!

  • The Tekla Structural Designer Get Started Page is a great place to begin your journey, providing links to eLearning, online support resources, and more.
  • The Tekla User Assistance home page for Tekla Structural Designer gives you access to FAQs, product guides, discussion forums, videos and more.
  • Learn how to utilize Tekla Tedds to design timber and precast members in your Tekla Structural Designer models using this Product Guide.

Do you want to start a trial of other Tekla products?

Want to start a trial of our powerful structural BIM software, or our 3D analysis and design software?  Take a look at Tekla Structures and Tekla Structural Designer for free!


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